One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors …
Motivation
What will you be thankful for next year?
This is the day after Thanksgiving here in the United States. Most of us had a moment of reflection during the day, and expressed our thankfulness or gratitude for something. That something could have been something simple, or complex. Something that we may or may not have had any control over, but …
A Modern Apple a Day Strategy
How many of you remember the old wives tale "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? I'm sure that this is still passed on to generations and will be for a long-time to come. Why? Because it is a simple strategy that may work, easy to implement, and even if you're wrong, it doesn't hurt. My first …
Tips to a Stress Free Vacation!
Ahhh … It’s Summer time. Time for long weekends and even longer vacations! Ugh ... That means if I don’t get all this stuff done before I leave, I’ll have even a bigger pile on when I get back. The dilemma, get it done now or next week. Your colleagues need it now, your company needs it now, and …
Purpose: A Bridge Between Hopes & Dreams!
Do you know your why? Are you committed to that why? What is making you move? Will that be enough to keep you moving? This weeks blog is very simple. In all goal setting & objectives systems, we talk about the BIG WHY! Every program you go through calls it something different. The key …
Improve your day with these 3 E’s
Phew, just got to the office in the nick of time. Ugh, you see the pile of work stacked in your inbox. You open your email system and you have tons of unread messages. You are behind, and you can’t even think straight and it’s just 8:05. Off you go, down to get that first cup of coffee. As you …
Yesterday Ended Last Night …
Zig Ziglar is given credit for this wonderful quote "Yesterday ended last night. Today is a brand new day". This short, yet powerful quote, can be applied to any part of our lives. From business, to personal, family, financial, career ... you name it, you can apply this. Yes, we all learn by …
Do These Three Things, and Be a Success!
In a 12-year study, of over 20,000 businesses from around the World, 150+ Business Researchers, Economists, and others have identified the “formula for success” for business. To be successful, it comes down to three simple principles. All successful companies are using these tactics. Are …
Billionaires Share this One Thing in Common
67% of today’s billionaires have earned their first billion in one generation! Of the current Forbes 400 list, 228 of them started either poor or middle class. They didn't inherit businesses or anyone else's fortune. (Forbes) When people ask if the American Dream is still possible - I …
69 Ways to Win!
All of us are selling something, and we are always selling. You might be trying to negotiate a raise. You are trying to sell the benefits to a vacation home on the lake to your spouse. You get stopped for a traffic ticket, and you are looking for a way to win that argument. Yes, we have all …